Politics & Government

Poll: State Earns 'F' for Effort to Curb Smoking

The American Lung Association says Massachusetts isn't doing enough to offer counseling for residents looking to stop smoking.

The American Lung Association recently released the results of a study that compared states' efforts to cut down the number of residents that smoke. Massachusetts received an "F" rating for both prevention and creating programs that help smokers quit.

According to the study, Massachusetts spent only 11 percent of the $90 million in funding recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In fiscal year 2012, Massachusetts reportedly spent $4,150,703 in state funding and $5,751,110 in federal funding on tobacco control programs — a total of $9,901,813.

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